The Elephant Run 5K, Steven Michael's Mile and Willow's Fun Run

🐘 Welcome to The Elephant Run

Forget-Me-Not Baskets Inc. presents The Elephant Run 5K, Steven Michael's Mile, and Willow's Fun Run.

Forget-Me-Not Baskets, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides grief support, comfort and remembrance items to families who have experienced a loss during pregnancy or childbirth. We have served over 80 area hospitals & obstetric offices. Forget-Me-Not Baskets uses the elephant as their logo to remind us that, just like elephants, we never forget those we've lost.

The Elephant Run is so much more than just a race.

The Elephant Run 5K, Steven Michael's Mile, and Willow's Fun Run will be hosted at Wayne College, Orrville, OH 44667.

📅 Date and Details

Join us on 2025-07-26 for an exciting day of community and remembrance.

🏅 Finisher Medals

Every racer will receive a finishers medal!

👕 Shirts and Additional Options

• Shirts: Shirts are included with the 5K, Steven Michael's Mile, and the Virtual Race. Shirts are optional for the Willow's Fun Run.
• Personalization: If you would like to personalize your shirt sleeve with a child's name, please select personalized and your shirt size when choosing your shirt.
• Additional Shirts: You have the option to purchase additional shirts during checkout.
• Signs: You can purchase signs that will be placed along the race route.

Race for Free: We have a personal fundraising option. Raise $100 and your race registration will be refunded.

Teams: Set up a Team Fundraiser and compete to raise the most money. The winning team will be recognized & rewarded during the awards ceremony. Virtual Race Fundraising Teams will be included.

☕ Refreshments

Ott's Coffee will be available for purchase on race day!!

📋 Race Day Instructions

• Pre-Race: Packet pickup and day-of registration begin at 7am. Please enter Wayne College at the Smucker Road entrance, as the Crown Hill Road entrance will be closed.
• During Race: The course will be well marked: please follow all signs, markings, and volunteer directions.
• Parking: The parking lot will be closed from 8:45-9:15am for the safety of our runners.
• Post Race: Refreshments will be available for all participants. Awards will be held at approximately 9:45am.

🗓️ Race Schedule

• Willow's Fun Run: 8:00A
• Steven Michael's Mile: 8:15A
• Elephant Run 5K: 8:45A

🏆 5K Run/Walk Details

• Awards for the top three overall male and female runners.
• Awards for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd finisher in each age group for Males & Females.
• Chip timed.
• T-shirt and finishers medal for each participant registered by 7/08/25.

🏅 Steven Michael's Mile Details

• Chip timed.
• Race shirt and finishers medal for each participant registered by 7/08/25.
• Awards to top three male and female overall.

👧 Willow's Fun Run Details

• For racers 7 years of age and younger only. We will host three races for age categories 2-3(and under), 4-5, and 6-7.
• Each participant will receive a swag bag and an award at the end of their race.
• Race shirts are NOT included but can be purchased during checkout.

🌐 Virtual Race Details

• Our Virtual Race is back! For family and friends who are unable to make it to the race but still want to support the cause.
• Run/walk your race anytime and report your time to the race director by email, fmnbaskets@gmail.com.
• Race shirts, medals, and bibs are included for runners registered by 7/1/25.
• Race Packets will be shipped out the week of July 15th.

🔗 More Information

Visit our page for more details: The Elephant Run 5K